I would play it forward to the charter school I went to, Twin Rivers with the Northwest Youth Corps, because it helped me so much.

I would love to play it forward to the Oregon branches of the NAACP because ensuring the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights of all persons and eliminating racial discrimination is an important mission.

My mom, because she works so hard every single day. No matter what she does, she puts her all into it. Plus, she absolutely loves Scratch-its!

Our U.S Navy! These young people give their whole lives to service with excellence. They are the best of the best. America’s finest!

I would want to work with Lane County to help build and facilitate 200 tiny houses for our homeless population to use to get back on their feet. It would provide them places to stay warm and clean while they look for work.

My person of choice would be my daughter! She’s done 17 of 20 years in Army National Guard, and she chases waterfalls & has a love of the great outdoors.

Basic Rights Oregon, because they do awesome work, especially for those in the LGBTQA+ community.

The Woodstock Food Pantry in Portland. They feed hundreds of people every week, including a Saturday hot meals program. The volunteers are AWESOME and work so hard. I’d treat them all to pizza and drinks if we won.

I would love to play it forward to my good friend Tiffany, who is also a single mom. She has such an amazing heart for people with special needs and that is how we met!

The Autism Society of Oregon. To help them continue to support and mentor ASD folks. And put on more events for people to attend—for community & happiness.

I would “play it forward” to my grandma Betty, because she is absolutely the most giving person I know. She is 82 years old and still works full time, and she is always trying to help others when they need it.

I’d pay it forward to the Humane Society of the Ochocos, a no kill shelter in Prineville. They do the best of what they can with what the receive through donations, adoptions, and a thrift store.

My girlfriend, Anna, for loving me and standing by my side in good times and bad. No matter what weather, she always loves me and helps me make better choices in life.

Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla – because they have been taking care of the land of my people for as long as they have been on the land.

World Wildlife Fund. Protecting animals that don’t have a voice is my cause. I love all animals and I think they need to be treated better.

I would love to play it forward to my husband! He is a very hard working man, and a little reward would totally make his day!

The organization that I would love to “play it forward” to is the Kiwanis Camp. The organization allows children with disabilities to experience nature and enjoy their childhood without judgements.

My son because he is a hard-working young man and he happens to share my love of Scratch-its! I am already lucky in life because he is my son!

My parents. They supported me and I wouldn’t be here without them.

Restore Oregon. Restore Oregon empowers Oregonians to reimagine and transform their communities through the preservation and reuse of historic and cultural places in Oregon.

Homeward Bound in McMinnville. They take in unwanted pets and find them good home with loving families.

The Special Olympics because they are the most hardworking athletes and they give their families a sense of pride.

To my Uncle Mark, who always helps everybody out when they need it – without hesitation.

Dress for Success of Salem. They are helping the community by assisting women with professional attire, development, skills, and a network of help for women to gain independence.

I would love to play it forward to Brenda at the front desk at Safeway. She is kind and caring and she has always gone out of her way to help me and other customers.

To my Mom. Because she is my best friend.

Forestry fire fighters. They help keep Oregon green and safe.

Portland’s children hospital to help kids with cancer.

I would to play it forward to my husband. He’s a hard working man that provides for his family. When he stops at the store to buy himself a Scratch-it, he never forgets one for me!

My sister. She opened up her house to my entire family, and we have been living with her for the past month. She is the greatest person on the planet.

THE ASPCA, because I am an animal lover through and through. If I ever won a large jackpot, I would open up an Animal Sanctuary.

Jason, my cherished son who is newly married!

Portland public school teachers. I would love to stand outside one of the Portland public schools and hand out Scratch-its to all the teachers.

I would love to “play it forward” to the Brookings-Harbor Food Bank Community Helpers. This organization strives to make a difference in our rural community by helping those who are food insecure.

I’d love to gift a Play It Forward prize package to my husband! He’s a hard worker and loves the outdoors & wildlife in his time off and would really enjoy the State Parks Permit! And he enjoys OR Lottery too!

Portland Street Response and/or Portland’s cooling/warming stations – because homelessness in Portland is an infrastructural failing.

Jeff, a disabled veteran of the United States Navy, who raised 4 kids on his own. He’s my hero!

Cindy – she is my sister and it would be fun to do something nice for her!

Eugene’s Old Nicks Pub. I am new to Oregon & the people that work there, their patrons, and the event organizers of this establishment were very welcoming and caring.

My son because he is a hard worker and has a new born baby to support! ♥️

Astoria Pride. To help the organization get back to pre-covid aspirations, so they can do scholarships and grants, and help unite the community like it used to be.

My daughter, Mikayla, because she is an avid state park visitor.

I would like to pay it forward to my newly married daughter and her husband. They just celebrated a year. In this economy it’s been hard and they have never asked for help. I would love to give them a chance at maybe winning!

I would play it forward to a couple of cashiers at Safeway and QFC. They are always happy and helpful!

My mom, for always being there, helping me with my kids, and teaching me how to be stronger every day.

My boss, Sam, because she goes above and beyond for her employees and the company she works for.

My wife, Hallie. She is always there for me, and I couldn’t imagine life without her. ❤️

I’d love to “play it forward” to Safe Acres Animal Sanctuary. This is an amazing organization that rescues unwanted, abandoned, or in-need animals.

My grandma – she’s the rock of our family who does and gives so much to everyone else.

Hosea Youth Services, as they help homeless teens and try to give them resources to get off the street.

My friend Emily. She is a high school science teacher, giving her time to shape the minds of the future, as well as help train and guide new teachers.

I would give it to my mom because she lost her house in the fires of 2020 and she had to spend a lot to rebuild.

I would like to play it forward by surprising people with random acts of kindness, such as pay for their groceries, restaurant bills, and hand out money.

Oregon food banks! Prices are outrageous and families are struggling.

I would love to play it forward to my daughter, a future neurologist. She needs help getting her student loans paid so she can qualify for more in order to complete med school. I want to help her so she can help others!

I would love to play it forward to my friend, Amanda. She works so hard for her kids, as well as takes care of her sister’s kids. She is such a kind and caring person. She deserves something good to happen to her!

My mother… because she’s the best mama!

Habitat for Humanity. They helped me obtain a home for my 2 sons and I.

Wichita Center for Children and Families in Milwaukie, OR. The Wichita Center is focused on preparing students for the classroom by working on food, clothing and housing stability. What they do each day changes lives!

I would play it forward to my son at Oregon State to help with school expenses. He’s doing great things and works so hard, so I would love to alleviate some financial burden for him!

My friend — he’s one of the most outdoorsy people I know and he’s got 2 teen/pre-teen boys that would love to explore more of Oregon.

I would pay for the person or persons in line with me at the grocery store. Rising cost are tough on many right now!

I would like to play it forward to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, because it is passed over so much and I would love to help someone of the community.

Cancer Patient support foundation (CPSF). On October 18 of this year I lost my best friend to cancer. Though she was financially ok, my research found so many that were not.

My mother. She’s 72 and it would blow her mind and she’s always giving so much unconditionally to family, friends and strangers and just gives as much a she can. It would be the Universe giving back to her.

My wife. So she could have the vacation she deserves!

My best friend. She has been my biggest cheerleader and helper. I just want to give to her what she gave me.

UNICA in Gresham, for providing support and advocacy to Latinx survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

I would like to play it forward to my nearly 80 year old dad. He is the primary caregiver for my mother who is fully chair bound after a stroke. I would love to treat him with this and hopefully see him win big in some way also.

Helping Ukraine because no one should be going through what those people are going through!

St Vincent De Paul food bank in Salem Oregon. They help so many including myself I would love to play it forward to them.

I would love to “play it forward” to the Outdoor School program since it can be such a positive experience for the kids and was greatly missed by the kids the years it wasn’t possible on the central coast.

Central Oregon veterans outreach to honor my father, a marine.

Hello! It would be nice to have money to pay off my bills and for the holidays

Shriners Children Hospital. They take care of any child regardless of the parents ability to pay.

Special Olympics of Oregon

Hazel because she is the sweetest woman you would ever meet.

My sister. I am the scratcher in the family my sister seldom scratches. I would like to win because her birthday is today and she is 75 years young.